President Murmu’s Himachal Trip Prompts AIIMS Bilaspur OPD Halt and Atal Tunnel Vehicle Restrictions

Enhanced security and traffic arrangements for President Murmu’s three‑day Himachal itinerary

In preparation for President Droupadi Murmu’s visit across Himachal Pradesh, police, Home Guard personnel and other security outfits have intensified checkpoints, roadblocks and crowd‑management measures along the Bilaspur‑Manali corridor. The bolstered presence is intended to ensure seamless movement for the President’s engagements at AIIMS Bilaspur, the Manali region and the Atal Tunnel.

AIIMS Bilaspur’s outpatient department closed for one day

All routine OPD activities at AIIMS Bilaspur will be paused on Tuesday. No fresh registrations or regular consultations will be entertained during this period. The closure is limited to outpatient services; emergency care and treatment for in‑patients will continue without interruption.

President to attend AIIMS convocation ceremony

The President is slated to land on the AIIMS Bilaspur helipad at approximately 10:35 a.m., joining the convocation that begins at 10:45 a.m. The ceremony will see 92 doctors, nursing trainees and paramedical students receive their degrees. After the event, the President will depart for Manali around 11:55 a.m. and spend the next two days in the hill station.

Vehicle movement curtailed near the Atal Tunnel

Travel to the Atal Tunnel will be subject to temporary restrictions as part of the security protocol. Authorities have announced that vehicular flow toward the tunnel will be stopped from 6 p.m. on 6 October until noon on 7 October. The stretch between Palchan and the Rohtang‑Atal Tunnel entrance will be closed during this window. Motorists are advised to adjust their itineraries accordingly.

President’s agenda at the Atal Tunnel and Manali

On Wednesday morning, President Murmu will inspect the Atal Tunnel before returning to Manali. A visit to the nearby Hidimba Temple is also on the schedule. The President is expected to leave Himachal Pradesh for Delhi on 8 October.

Emergency services at AIIMS remain fully operational

While routine OPD doors will stay shut, the emergency department will continue to function round‑the‑clock. Patients already admitted will receive uninterrupted treatment. AIIMS officials have urged anyone needing non‑urgent follow‑ups or regular check‑ups to postpone their appointments to a later date.

The temporary measures are solely aimed at facilitating the President’s movements and preserving a secure environment for all official functions in Bilaspur and Manali.